Research Synthesis Chemist

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Milton Park, United Kingdom
Base: £52,000 to £70,400; bonus/equity: annual bon...
On-site
Synthetic organic chemistry
Drug discovery projects
Automated chemistry platforms
Independently convert synthesis requests into structured experimental plans for a state-of-the-art Chemistry Automation platform, collaborating with scientists and automation specialists to meet project deadlines

Job Summary

  • Independently convert synthesis requests into structured experimental plans for a state-of-the-art Chemistry Automation platform, collaborating with scientists and automation specialists to meet project deadlines.
  • Develop deep familiarity with the Chemistry Automation Platform and workflow software, proposing, developing, and translating new methodologies onto the automated platform in collaboration with senior chemists and automation engineers.
  • Execute synthetic routes by integrating traditional laboratory techniques with automated chemistry platforms, translating synthetic methods to the automation platform, and diagnosing/resolving chemical or procedural issues.

Matching Summary

Independently convert synthesis requests into structured experimental plans for a state-of-the-art Chemistry Automation platform, collaborating with scientists and automation specialists to meet project deadlines.

Salary

Base: £52,000 to £70,400; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and equity compensation; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • synthetic organic chemistry
  • drug discovery projects
  • automated chemistry platforms
  • methodology development
  • HSE standards

Nice-to-have

  • computational tools adoption
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • proactive approach
  • learning new technologies

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry or BS/MSc with equivalent experience
  • Industrial synthetic organic chemistry experience
  • Experience with lab automation or methodology development
  • Demonstrable computational tools/software/automation adoption

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